Pat Kane of Hue and Cry on New Single “Stronger,” Post-Post-Punk Authenticity, and Keeping Imperfection in the Music Host Tony Mantor introduces his podcast Almost Live Nashville and welcomes Pat Kane of Hue and Cry, the late-1980s duo known for blending pop, jazz, and sophisticated songwriting, including the hit “Labor of Love” from Seduced and Abandoned. Kane discusses promoting the new single “Stronger” and an upcoming album (out March 29), describing it as an optimistic electronic departure that reconnects with the band’s earlier electric phase while keeping their “post post-punk” core. He cites influences including The Human League, jazz, big bands, and classic soul, and reflects on unexpected success, the political-romantic metaphor and production of “Labor of Love,” and the intensity and intuition of writing with his brother Greg. Kane shares lessons about empathy in the music business, moments of renewed visibility via Grand Theft Auto and TV, resisting commercial pressure, valuing authenticity amid AI, embracing machine quirks in recording, and where to find the band online. 01:51 New Single and Album 02:28 Post Post Punk Vision 03:21 Influences and Sound 04:21 Breakout Success Stories 05:41 Why Labor of Love 06:38 Brothers in the Band 07:27 Hard Lessons in Music 08:21 Pop Culture Comeback 10:53 Staying Authentic 12:31 Start With Stronger 13:43 Fighting for Art 15:13 What Keeps Fans Hooked 16:22 Songs That Heal 18:09 AI and Real Performance 20:20 Machines and Happy Accidents 23:34 Advice for Creators 24:28 Stadiums vs Intimate Gigs 25:25 Where to Find Hue and Cry 26:25 Final Thanks INTRO/OUTRO: T.Wild Mantor Music BMI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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